High hcg...should I worry.

Hi. I'm just after a bit of reassurance. I had hcg levels checked at about 10 weeks and they were 312,000. Stupidly, I've googled and I'm now panicking about a molar pregnancy. I know I just need to get a scan but until then I'm wondering if anyone has a similar story or advice? Thanks.

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Hi Futuremamma, I also had very high hcg levels. It was apparently 3 times usual levels. This and my age put me in a high risk downs (1/80) category. We opted for a CVS test and thankfully our DS was fine. He's now 21 months old
OB said my placenta was just doing funny things. I'm sure the high levels were what made me feel so sick.
I hope you get some answers soon. Best of luck

What advice did you get with your results? Every time I have had a blood test the doctor has reviewed and I've had the doctor either call me directly or pass on a message with the results themselves.

I do usually do that but as I'm seeing my midwife on Monday I thought I would just take the results to her. It's circled and says to follow up. Hopefully the midwife can find a heartbeat tomorrow otherwise I'll try get an early scan. Hopefully just needlessly worrying now.

Hi Futuremamma, I also had very high hcg levels. It was apparently 3 times usual levels. This and my age put me in a high risk downs (1/80) category. We opted for a CVS test and thankfully our DS was fine. He's now 21 months old
OB said my placenta was just doing funny things. I'm sure the high levels were what made me feel so sick.
I hope you get some answers soon. Best of luck

Thanks redcorset. I'm glad all was ok for you. Perhaps that's why I've been so sick this pregnancy!

Those levels don't seem that high to me for 10 weeks, just a bit about average. Why was your HCG being checked anyway? It's not really relevant after 6 weeks. Am assuming you've had a scan and checked for twins?... If not, get a scan... I don't think you've got anything to worry about at all.

Those levels don't seem that high to me for 10 weeks, just a bit about average. Why was your HCG being checked anyway? It's not really relevant after 6 weeks. Am assuming you've had a scan and checked for twins?... If not, get a scan... I don't think you've got anything to worry about at all.

Thanks Scubagirl. I hadn't had them checked yet and the gp decided to check them as part of my other blood tests. You're right, there's no point really stressing until I have the scan. Thanks

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